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Are you under 55? From April 2010, the minimum retirement age increases from 50 to 55

Anyone born between April 6th 1955 and April 5th 1959 who is looking to take early retirement will need to do so before the 6th April 2010. If not, you will have to wait up to 5 more years to receive benefits from your pension funds.

If you are considering retiring in the near future, then you will need to act now.

These changes affect members of all types of pension schemes, including old and current company pension schemes.

How to find out more

If you are considering retiring early and think you may be affected by these changes you need make sure you talk to your independent financial adviser immediately.  

Failure to act now could have serious and irreversible consequences on your retirement planning.